(4) K-3 Country Explorers series. This book gives readers an up-close-and-personal view of contemporary Nigeria. Major population groups--Fulani, Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba--are introduced through their everyday lives and practices (e.g., family, food, school, art, music, recreation), shown mostly in photographs. Though the text is brief and choppy, information is made more accessible through easy-to-read sentences. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) K-3 Country Explorers series. This first look at China gives some history and geography as well as touching on several aspects of everyday life--family, food, health, school, transportation, recreation, and language (spoken and written). A brief retelling of the Chinese Cinderella, Ye Shen, is included. Illustrations and maps help clarify the easy-to-read but choppy text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) K-3 Country Explorers series. Bright illustrations depict aspects of contemporary Mexican culture--family, food, religion, school, art, music, recreation--including a passing mention of historical events. The text is accessible for its target audience, but the quality of writing is inconsistent; many sentences are choppy or vague. A brief retelling of an Aztec tale and a map quiz (made difficult due to poor design) are also included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr